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Cheesy Chicken Fritters

Cheesy Chicken Fritters

The ultimate comfort food, Cheesy Chicken Fritters are crispy on the outside and filled with juicy chicken and molten mozzarella cheese. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or gatherings, these fritters are a crowd-pleaser that you’ll want to make tonight!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs Chicken Breasts 3 large
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/3 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup All-Purpose Flour or cornstarch or potato starch for gluten free
  • 4 oz Mozzarella Cheese 1 1/3 cups shredded
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Dill
  • 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1/8 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Extra Light Olive Oil to sauté (or any high heat cooking oil)
  • 1/3 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 clove Garlic pressed
  • 1/2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Wooden Spoon
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Skillet
  • Frying Pan
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Using a sharp knife, dice chicken into 1/3" thick pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl. If chicken breast is partially frozen, it will be a little bit easier to slice.
  2. Into the mixing bowl, add remaining batter ingredients: 2 eggs, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/3 cup flour, 1 1/3 cups shredded mozzarella, 1 1/2 Tbsp dill, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper, or season to taste. Stir the mixture until well combined.
  3. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight to meld the flavors.
  4. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp oil. Allow it to heat until shimmering.
  5. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken mixture by heaping tablespoons and slightly flatten with a spoon.
  6. Sauté uncovered for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and sauté for another 3 minutes on the second side.
  7. Remove fritters and let them rest on paper towels. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil as necessary.
  8. To make the aioli (if using), combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and stir until smooth.

Notes

  • Tip 1: To test for doneness, cut a fritter in half; the chicken should be completely white inside.
  • Tip 2: If your chicken patty is browning too fast, adjust your heat down.